Match Experience It's a long, hard slog. 21 interviews cost around $10K, and wore me out. Group your interviews, drive as much as possible, stay with family & friends, collect your miles / travel bonuses on a credit card. It's okay to cancel or move one if you've got too many in a week. Try to start them early to spread them out (started end of Sept.), and keep it manageable. Schedule vacation or research blocks for Dec/Jan; Nov too. if possible. Hang in there - you'll make it to match day.